With a ton of equity, and by all means, we are wanting to take advantage of the 500k tax exclusion if possible.There is also a probability that we will move back into this home in the future, let's say in a few years or so.

Rollover from your old employer 401k into self-directed Solo 401k is not a taxable event and wont' affect your taxes.

Sales price: $900,000Seller finance: $400,000 / 2 year ballon / 7% interest rate / interest only monthly payment: $2,333 / no pre-payment feeEstimated monthly income: $9,300 / Annual: $111,600Electric separated - water $450 per monthProperty taxes: $16,700 (with property value assessed)Property Insurance: $6,300Renovation Repairs $150,000I anticipate the Re-fi appraisal to come in at a conservative $1,150,000. 

Nevada is landlord friendly, low property taxes, and close to CA.

What about Transfer Tax? 

As we attempted to standardize renovations, we also worked to improve our inspections, repairs, and maintenance processes prior to occupancy.

I would go flip a house, take the profits from that flip, do your basement and still have the same money that you had in your pocket prior to the flip. 

When she passes the asset that was purchased as part of the 1031 would then be liquidated and distributed to heirs with no taxes The goal is to get her the cash she needs from her asset without paying any/minimal capital gains.  

Out of these seven companies, six of them have positive profit changes following the year prior - this signifies growth.

What about tax issues for Canadians?